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ACX

ACX royalty page, posted April 28, 2026 and updated May 26, 2026. It says enrollment in the new royalty model is available to all ACX creators. Exclusive distribution to Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books is a 50 percent royalty. Non-exclusive distribution is a 30 percent royalty. Creators may suggest pricing and may opt in to an all-you-can-listen program. The page defines Member Value as the membership price minus taxes and fees, plus the value of extra credits, then divided proportionally and multiplied by the contractual royalty rate. The how-it-works page for authors says a creator can open a free account, must hold the audio rights, and can claim a title only if it is available as an ebook on Amazon. That page says finished files go to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Narrator payment on that page may be by the finished hour, a royalty split, or a hybrid.

Useful when: You need the current ACX royalty split, 50 percent for exclusive distribution and 30 percent for non-exclusive, and the account rules for claiming a title.

Publishing platform · Free · All ACX creators, as the royalty page states; no country limit is stated

Exclusive royalty 50 percent; non-exclusive 30 percent. Page updated May 26, 2026.

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Tasks
Audiobook distribution
Specialties
Audiobook distribution
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Applicability
Writer-selected
Before committing
The account is described as free. Paying a narrator by the finished hour is a separate cost, and the royalty percentages are not a promise of earnings. The royalty page says exclusive distribution is Audible, Amazon, and Apple Books. The how-it-works page says finished files go to Audible, Amazon, and iTunes. Those are each page's own words. The title must be an ebook on Amazon, and the account holder must have the audio rights. This listing does not treat an agents and publishers tab as evidence of a publishing path.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source 1 · Official source 2

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Apple Books for Authors

Resources and tools for publishing to Apple Books.

Publishing platform · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Retailer publishing platforms
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check account, file, and territory requirements.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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BookFunnel

Digital book delivery and author reader-management tools.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Fulfillment and shipping · Advance-reader copies
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Launch and reader outreach · Book promotion
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Delivery is not equivalent to acquiring readers; check plan features.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Bookvault

Book printing and fulfillment services for authors and publishers.

Publishing platform · Paid · UK production; international delivery

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Tasks
Print-on-demand · Fulfillment and shipping
Specialties
Book manufacturing · Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check available production locations and shipping destinations.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Draft2Digital

Distribution services for authors publishing to supported retailers and libraries.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Ebook conversion · Ebook aggregators · Print distribution
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Book files and layout · Book manufacturing
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check current fees, retailer coverage, and rights terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Google Play Books Partner Center

Google's publisher route for selling books through Google Play Books.

Publishing platform · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Retailer publishing platforms
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Publisher sign-up and sales availability vary by country.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Gumroad

Direct sales of digital products, including downloadable books.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Direct sales and marketplace discovery have different fees.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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IngramSpark

Print-on-demand and distribution services for independently published books.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Print-on-demand · Print distribution
Specialties
Book manufacturing · Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check print specifications, shipping, returns, and distribution terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Itch.io

A marketplace supporting digital products, including books and writing.

Publishing platform · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check product suitability, payment terms, and community guidelines.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Leanpub

Tools for publishing and selling books directly, including books in progress.

Publishing platform · Free and paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check current author plans, formats, and sales terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Otterpine

Publishing partnerships spanning editorial, design, production, distribution, and direct-to-reader fulfillment.

Professional service · Price unavailable · Confirm service or submission eligibility

Limited project intake; confirm the contract model.

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Tasks
Publishing-service companies · Interior design · Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping · Author-business support
Specialties
Publishing-service companies · Interior design · Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping · Author-business support
Relevant routes
Self-publishing · Independent / small press · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Works on a limited number of projects. Confirm the business model, financial terms, rights, and service scope; this listing does not classify its contracts as traditional or hybrid publishing.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Pothi

Self-publishing services, print-on-demand, and distribution through Pothi, Flipkart, and Amazon India.

Publishing platform · Price unavailable · India retail distribution stated; confirm printing and delivery destinations

India retail distribution; confirm delivery destinations.

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Tasks
Publishing-service companies · Print-on-demand · Retailer publishing platforms · Print distribution
Specialties
Publishing-service companies · Print-on-demand · Retailer publishing platforms · Print distribution
Relevant routes
Self-publishing
Before committing
A self-publishing platform, not a traditional publisher. Confirm print specifications, shipping, service charges, retailer eligibility, and royalties.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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PublishDrive

Book distribution and publishing-management services.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Ebook aggregators
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check plan limits, supported formats, and store coverage.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Repro India

Book printing, ebook, retail distribution, and delivery services for publishers and other organizations.

Professional service · Price unavailable · Confirm service or submission eligibility

Confirm author-direct eligibility.

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Details
Tasks
Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping
Specialties
Print distribution · Fulfillment and shipping
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Confirm author-direct eligibility, quantities, specifications, destination coverage, and quotation terms. Corporate printing services may not suit an individual book project.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Shopify

Ecommerce software for authors running a direct-sales store.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Direct-sales stores
Specialties
Book sales and delivery
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
The author remains responsible for choosing fulfillment and managing store operations.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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Snowfall Press

Print-on-demand book production from uploaded PDFs, with direct shipping and no minimum order quantity stated.

Professional service · Paid · Confirm service or submission eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Print-on-demand · Fulfillment and shipping
Specialties
Print-on-demand · Fulfillment and shipping
Relevant routes
Traditional trade · Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check supported formats, destination coverage, print specifications, proof arrangements, and total delivered cost. Printing is not a promise of retailer distribution.
Access
Confirm remote service with the provider.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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StreetLib

Book distribution and publishing tools for authors and publishers.

Publishing platform · Paid · Online; confirm service eligibility

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Details
Tasks
Ebook aggregators · Print distribution
Specialties
Book sales and delivery · Audio publishing
Relevant routes
Independent / small press · Self-publishing · Hybrid · Specialised / institutional
Before committing
Check fees, territories, retailer coverage, and contract terms.
Access
Online resources or access available. Confirm service eligibility.

Checked 2026-10-03 · Official source

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How to choose

Separate retailer reach from fulfillment and reader acquisition. An aggregator delivers to stores; a storefront sells directly; a delivery tool sends files. You may need more than one.

Checks before committing

Check rights, exclusivity, territories, fees, payout rules, tax handling, file formats, and withdrawal procedures. Avoid submitting the same edition to a retailer through conflicting routes.

Informational listings, not endorsements or quality ratings. Descriptions are checked against official pages, not through an independent service audit. Confirm current prices, service availability, and terms with the provider.